Nicole Groch is a Melbourne based, freelance hair and makeup artist with a difference!

She is a dedicated & accredited, Cruelty Free Hair & Makeup Artist, who also chooses to use the safest and most natural products possible!

Nicole specializes in creating stunning, polished, yet natural looks and is available for fashion, advertising, corporate, weddings and private bookings.

Nicole is one of the pioneers when it comes to working with mineral based, cruelty-free, ethical and where possible natural, and organic cosmetics .

Even the hair styling products she chooses to work with, are also accredited cruelty free by Choose Cruelty Free and are certified organic.

With over 20 years experience freelancing in the fashion, advertising and music industries, both here in Australia and overseas, Nicole has been privileged to have worked with a truly impressive list of clientele, including some of Australia's top recording artists.

Choose Cruelty Free Beauty Campaigns by Nicole Groch page 1.

True Beauty Is Choosing Cruelty Free Cosmetics is a series of beauty photo-shoots created to show that you can create current, fashionable, high-end beauty looks, using accredited by Choose Cruelty Free , cosmetics and hair styling products.

Choose Cruelty Free Hair & Makeup Campaign

I created this image featuring one of my rescued guinea pigs, "Ella Fitzgerald" to remind people that animals such as Ella are constantly tested on for cosmetic use, and that choosing accredited cruelty free cosmetics is the only way to ensure that no animal suffers for human vanity.

Bridal Client Testimonials

Nicole's work is flawless and she works to highlight the natural beauty in her clients. Her philosophy is that makeup should enhance not mask who you are. Skin should look like skin and not caked. Hair should look soft,shiny and healthy.

During your wedding trial appointment, Nicole will work together with you to design a personalized, hair/makeup look that you feel totally comfortable and happy with.

Vegan Hair & Makeup Bookings

Nicole is also able to cater for vegan clients.

Please let Nicole know if you wish her to use 100% vegan products, as some of the natural products Nicole works with do contain ethically sourced beeswax andalso carmine/cochineal. Also a couple of the organic hair products contain shellac, as the alternative to shellac are harmful plastic polymers.

I would love every bride to know how wonderful you were! You were fantastic from the trial to the wedding day and answering all of my questions in between! I was extremely happy with my hair and makeup. So many people commented on my hair and makeup and how I looked really beautiful. I would highly, highly recommend your services to anyone who wanted to look at the absolute best and amaze everyone on their wedding day. Thank you so much again! Lauren Giles.

Julia Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Thank you for the incredible job you did on everyone's make up, we all received so many compliments on how natural and beautiful our makeup and hair looked. Despite the sweltering heat there was no need for any touch ups and both hair and makeup lasted all night. We had a ball getting ready with you in the morning, thank you for being so much fun on the day and making us all feel and look the best version of ourselves.

Brookes Wedding Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

photography by Mark at One White Day

Kerri Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job on my hair and make-up for my wedding. I was absolutely thrilled with the end result and you were right - my hair did not fall out of place once despite all of the dancing!! Plus, my make-up looked just as good at the end of the evening as it did at the beginning and I didn't have to touch it up once! I can't thank you enough for making me feel like such a princess on the best day of my life... i am still getting comments about the brilliant job you did on my hair! Thanks Nicole! - Kerri

Kate's Wedding Hair & Makeup by Nicole Groch

Photography by Zoe Morley

Tracy & Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Thank you Nicole for doing such a wonderful job of my hair and makeup, along with my two bridesmaids and my mum. We were all so happy with our individual styles and make-up to suit each of us, it was just perfect! I received so many comments on the day about how beautiful my hair and make-up looked, and even today I still receive comments from everyone who looks throughout photos. A brilliant job! And even in 36 degree heat, my make-up didn’t need any touching up and my hair remained absolutely perfect the whole day and night! I would recommend you to anyone looking for either a make-up artist or hair stylist (or both!!). Thank you again! Tracey.

Donna Hair and Makeup By Nicole Groch

The day was amazing -.My hair and makeup were perfect and people commented on how lovely and natural the makeup was.So all in all I felt pretty special..... thanks again. Donna

Jacqui Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job. I have had countless compliments about my hair and make-up - one friend told me that it was the best 'wedding hair' she'd ever seen! It was a fantastic day, despite the crazy weather, and everything ran very smoothly. We didn't stop smiling all day!

Thanks again for being a part of our wedding- Jacqui Porter.

Katia Hair & Makeup by Nicole

I felt amazing on my wedding day. The makeup felt so minimal and looked so natural that I didn’t feel as though I had a wall-paint on my face. The makeup lasted all night, I didn’t have to re-apply despite all the dancing I did.

At the trial I trusted your 20+ years of expertise to create the look I wanted. And you did not disappoint. The top-quality, organic mineral makeup products, which were not tested on animals, you used worked perfectly.

You managed to recreate the look I wanted for my hair from my description exactly how I imagined.

Apart from the obvious experience in hair and makeup, you were just a lovely person to have around. You were very professional, arriving on time and having everyone done in the estimated time frame.

My bridesmaids loved your job too, saying they were amazed how I looked so natural yet glamorous. Some are already keeping you in mind for when they are planning their big day.

I felt amazing on my wedding day. The makeup felt so minimal and looked so natural that I didn’t feel as though I had a wall-paint on my face. The makeup lasted all night, I didn’t have to re-apply despite all the dancing I did.

At the trial I trusted your 20+ years of expertise to create the look I wanted. And you did not disappoint. The top-quality, organic mineral makeup products, which were not tested on animals, you used worked perfectly.

You managed to recreate the look I wanted for my hair from my description exactly how I imagined.

Apart from the obvious experience in hair and makeup, you were just a lovely person to have around. You were very professional, arriving on time and having everyone done in the estimated time frame.

My bridesmaids loved your job too, saying they were amazed how I looked so natural yet glamorous. Some are already keeping you in mind for when they are planning their big day.

Nicole is a brilliant make-up artist and hair stylist. She has a vibrant and friendly personality and takes great pride in her work - the results are always stunning.

Laura Hair & Makeup by Nicole

I just wanted to say thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job of my hair and makeup and that of my two bridesmaids on 2 August 2008.

You are such a wonderful person- so warm and friendly and so incredibly professional. It was an absolute pleasure to have you there with us while we were getting ready for my wedding.

I had so many comments on my hair and makeup- in particular my hair. In fact practically everyone I spoke to commented on how beautiful it was. It truly looked like a work of art! The makeup didn't wear off at all and my hair stayed in place for the entire day.

Thank you for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!

All the best for the future Nicole! I am already telling everyone how great you are.

Regards,

Laura Simmons

Yana Hair & Makeup by Nicole

This is a sincere, honest thank you to Nicole for her amazing job on my wedding hair and make up. I tried a few artists but Nicole stood out because she knew how to work with both curly and straight hair and do flawless make up. After having about five trials with other artists, Nicole was the only one who used products that lasted on the face and didn't irritate my eyes which meant no need to touch up. She used mineral make up, which I have started using Weddings are stressful, and Nicole was calm, polite and attentive. She had the right energy and aura. When minor adjustments were needed, it was done with calmness, respect and a wonderful attitude. Thank you for being there. Yana

Alex Hair & Makeup by Nicole Groch

We were thrilled with the beautiful hair and makeup Nicole did for our wedding day. She was warm, calm and professional from the outset. At the trial, she quickly understood what look we were hoping for. I rarely wear makeup, and my greatest fear was looking so 'overdone' that no-one would recognise me. I didn't need to worry: Nicole created an elegant, natural look that lasted all night. Oh, and the hair was exquisite! You'll be safe in Nicole's hands!

all the best

Alex

Sophia Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

Nicole, what a stunning job you did of my hair and make-up, I couldn't have been happier. Thank you very much. So natural, classic and elegant this was just perfect for my wedding day. When we came out of the church it was blowing a gale with arctic winds, but my hair stayed beautifully in position and I didn't have to even think once about it the whole day. During our honeymoon Alex said to me "I really liked your hair on the wedding day, can you wear it like that everyday?”... Nicole, I may well be asking upon your services again in the not too distant future! Thanks for the laughs and the relaxed atmosphere during the getting ready process couldn't have been better.All the best, Sophia Jacquelines Friends

Rebecca Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

Melinda & Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup by Nicole

I would like to thank you for the wonderful makeup you did for myself and my bridesmaids on Jan 6th. In particular, the hair style you did for me was a masterpiece and attracted compliments all day! It was wonderful to feel so glamorous! My husband thought it fantastic also!!! Melinda

Marta & Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup

Hi Nicole, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say a big thank you for the hair and make up that you did for my wedding day. You really understood exactly what type of look I wanted for myself and my bridesmaids. The make up was so natural and beautiful and it lasted us the whole day and night. I loved my hair and was so happy that everything stayed in place even though it got a bit windy in the afternoon. We decided on a different hairstyle for the bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding and you made it look perfect even though they all had different hair lengths. . I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends, I'm so happy with the job that you did. Thanks Marta

Julie - Hair & Makeup by Nicole Groch

Thank you so much Nicole for the amazing job you did with my hair and make up for my wedding. I only needed 1 trial because you immediately knew how to bring my ideas to life and give me the exact look that I wanted. You were a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process and I especially love that your products are animal friendly!!! Cheers Julie

Kate Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Living interstate, I first came across Nicole’s website on the internet and was immediately taken by her strong portfolio of work – she was able to capture a special beauty and quality in all her clients in a sophisticated yet subtle way.

During my one & only hair & makeup trial I knew right then and there that Nicole would definitely be a part of my special day – as an animal lover I was impressed with her “cruelty-free” products and the way she gave some great suggestions outside my original ideas ….the final results were truly stunning I could not have been happier!

Aside from the wedding mornings “beautifying”, Nicole and I had some great laughs and she helped put my mind at ease before the Big Day. – Kate Cadet

Belinda Hair & Makeup by Nicole

"Prior to finding Nicole, I had gone through a number of hair and makeup trials without a satisfying result. I found Nicole on the web and was impressed with her work. She did a brilliant job with my hair, where other artists failed, and my makeup was light, natural and flawless. She was able to enhance my own beauty but also create a look that still felt like me. Thanks Nicole for helping create the perfect look I wanted" Belinda Wong

Skye Hair & Makeup by Nicole

" I absolutely love what Nicole did with my hair and make-up. After a brief chat she really seemed to know and understand the exact look I was hoping to achieve. My bridesmaids and I were wrapped with the final results. Couldn't have been happier". Skye

Stephanie Hair and Makeup

Hi Nicole,

It was a privilege to have you be a part of my wedding day. You have been cutting my hair since I was a kid and you always do such a great job. That's why when it came to picking someone to do my hair and make up I didn't even think twice before calling you. I had so much fun with you at my trial and on the morning of my wedding. Thanks for also making my Mum and bridesmaids look amazing! I was very happy with how natural my makeup looked and how it lasted throughout the day. Thank you again for the wonderful job you did!

Steph :) Scott

Astrid's Wedding Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Nicole was fabulous. I booked her in for my wedding because I was looking for a makeup artist who specialised in natural and toxin-free products for sensitive skin. Her products are wonderful and lasted as well as any other mainstream make-up I have tried, without the irritation. She was also fabulous with our hair-do's and really listened to what we were after with our styles. Would definitely use her again!

Laura's Wedding Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Hello Nicole, Just wanted to say a big thank you for my hair and make-up! It took Zak's breath away. Thanks again for being part of such a memorable day.

Tennille Hair & Makeup by Nicole

'Nicole, I just wanted to say thank you so much for being such a special part of my big day. Its every girl's dream to look and feel beautiful on their wedding day and you truly made that happen for me, I still get comments to this day. I couldn't recommend you highly enough, thank you again.'

-Tennille

Yoko's Wedding Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Had hair and make up done by Nicole Groch . Lovely natural look, didn't feel heavy and stayed put all day and night (a huge achievement as I have oily skin!). Loved it!

Nicole’s worked for us , for not only my wedding but my sisters also, each time capturing the unique style and personality of the bride and the bridal party. Her creativity and professionalism was of the highest standard along with her ability to make everyone feel at ease, she was relaxed and became like part of the family. Deb Parfitt

Cindy Hair & Makeup by Nicole

I had several hair and makeup trials with Nicole to find the perfect look for my wedding day. We had a lot of fun experimenting different hair and makeup designs. It will all worth it in the end because she did such an amazing job on my wedding day. I received so many compliments about how beautiful I looked throughout the day. Nicole is very professional in her work and I highly recommend her to all brides-to-be who want to look stunning on their special day.- Cindy Tan

Carla Hair & Makeup by Nicole

I just quickly wanted to say such a massive THANKS to you for making my bridesmaids and I look as beautiful as you did on our wedding day. We had so many comments on the hair and makeup and you are truly amazing at what you do. You took so much time and didn’t rush anyone to make sure each one of us looked as good as what we did and I appreciate that so much. Carla

Laura's Wedding Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

Kate Hair and Makeup by Nicole Groch

Hi Nic, Hope you are well? I am finally getting around to thanking you properly for being so amazing on my wedding day! I understand mum contacted you? She was so thrilled with her make up as was I and all the other girls! Mine stayed on perfectly all day! I look forward to calling on your services again! Regards Laura

and... from her lovely mum Jan

Hi Nicole, I suspect that in your busy lifestyle you won’t remember me but I simply had to email and thank you for the amazing hair and make up that you did for my daughter Laura Sexton’s wedding. For the first time in my 63 years I felt absolutely amazing and all thanks to you!! My hair was exactly as I wanted it and the comments on my make up had me smiling from ear to ear all day! I have to admit that I left it all on that night and slept on my back since we had another wedding to attend the very next day!! The only other make up session I have experienced left my eyes watering all day! Not so with your products. Thank you once again Nicole, we all had an amazing day. I hope your trip to the Yarra Valley went smoothly. Kindest regards Jan

Karen Hair & Makeup by Nicole

Dear Nicole firstly, you are awesome! Secondly, thank you so much for the wonderful job you did as hair and make-up artist for my wedding and for caring about using products that are cruelty free. I was a bit nervous about what look to go for, but with your experience and skill you were able to sort it out so that I felt completely confident on the day. You put me at ease and were fun to work with. I am a total tom-boy and you made me look so elegant and feminine. For somebody who doesn't wear make-up often, I thought that it would be uncomfortable but the brands you used felt so light that I forgot that I was wearing it and it lasted all night. My husband James was a huge fan of your work too! So many friends and family complemented me on my hair and make-up and the word "princess" was thrown around quite a bit. Thanks again,Karen.

Bridal/Couture Editorial Hair & Makeup

Nicole has had her hair and makeup work featured in numerous well known Australian bridal and couture magazines.

Created using Zuii Organic Cosmetics and Everescents Organic Hair Care

Photography: Andrew Raszevski

Model : Tatum

Another Zuii Organic Cruelty Free Look

photography : Andrew Raszeski

Choose Cruelty Free Beauty Campaigns page 2.

Nicole has volunteered her skills and services, working for over 15 years as the official cruelty free hair & makeup artist and also the PR director of the non-profit organization Choose Cruelty Free.

She has created numerous beauty campaigns to promote the many ethical, cruelty free accredited cosmetic and hair companies listed on the Choose Cruelty Free List.

Cruelty Free Beauty Mixed Cosmetics

For this look I used a mix of accredited cruelty free products from the following brands. Zuii Organic, Synergie Minerals, MOMMA, Living Nature and DB Cosmetics and the hair was created using Everescents OrganicHair Care

Australian Artists Albums/CD Covers

Not only has Nicole's worked featured on the following recording artists album covers, but Nicole has also been fortunate enough to go on tour overseas with some of the them.

She has worked on many of the music videos for Tina Arena, S2S and Vanessa Amorosi and also worked on music videos for Kate Ceberano, Jimmy Barnes, Rick Price, Invertigo, Deborah Conway, The Seekers and Joanne BZ.

Nicole was even fortunate enough to have the experience of travelling to Egypt with Tina Arena to film her clip for "If I was River" along the actual River Nile and at the base of the Pyramids!

Vanessa Amorosi - Hair & Makeup by Nicole Groch

Actors & Artists Hair & Makeup by Nicole Groch

Over her two decade career Nicole has worked with an impressive list of musicians and actors.

meet little Nutmeg the cutest and friendliest little model !! Taken on set at @daylight_studios for a special @choose_cruelty_free nonprofit photoshoot, with bunch of her human and animal model/actor friends... Such a special day we all had ! So much fun and love xx #choosecrueltyfree
#ratfancier #ratsofinsta

Behind the scenes with the gorgeous @isabeldilena #isabeldilena and Edward the rabbit at the shoot I organized for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free last Sunday. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands on Isabel I used
#ereperez foundation concealor, eyeshadows Roma blush, their lipstick as blush, and their black waterproof mascara
#elusyion mineral powder and eyeshadows
#mommacosmetics 3 in brow powder over #makeupcosmetics cream brow definer
#adorncosmetics anal lipgloss
#furlesscosmetics vegan . A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty
#australianfashion
#naturalmakeup #promua #onset #rabbitsofinsta

Behind the scenes with this amazing gal @asolonge and little Lulu at the shoot I organized for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free last Sunday. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands on Andrea I used #dbcosmetics long wear foundation,
#ereperez concealor Roma blush and their lipstick as blush, and their black waterproof mascara
#elusyion mineral powder and eyeshadows
#mommacosmetics 3 in brow powder over #makeupcosmetics cream brow definer
#synergieminerals coloured lipglosses
#furlesscosmetics vegan brushes.
#everescentsorganichaircare universalstyling cream. A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty
#australianfashion
#naturalmakeup #promua #onset

I think she approves of the bunny on my business card :) xx
Taken on set at @daylight_studios for a special @choose_cruelty_free nonprofit photoshoot, with this little one White Paw and a bunch of her human and animal model/actor friends... Such a special day we all had ! So much fun and love xx #choosecrueltyfree

Behind the scenes with this super sweet, kind, considerate, helpful and mature beyond her years 14 year old @charlize_jayne_ of the HUGE!! shoot I organized for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free on Sunday. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands on Charlize #ereperez cosmetics foundation, concealors, eyeshadows and Roma blush and their lipstick as blush, and their black waterproof mascara
#adorncosmetics lipgloss in amal and invincible eyeshadow as brow bone and cheekbone highlighter
#mommacosmetics 3 in 1 brow powder
#furlesscosmetics vegan brushes.
#everescentsorganichaircare universalstyling cream. A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty
#australianfashion
#naturalmakeup #promua #onset

Behind the scenes with @zalighelardini of the HUGE!! shoot I organized for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands on Zali are
#inikaorganic foundations in tan and cocoa #ereperez cosmetics concealors, eyeshadows and Roma blush and lipstick as blush, waterproof mascara
#adorncosmetics lipgloss in amal
#mommacosmetics 3 in 1 brow powder
#makeupcosmetics dark brow cream
#furlesscosmetics vegan brushes A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty
#australianfashion
#naturalmakeup #promua #onset

Yesterday was such an incredible shoot day!! I set up a HUGE!! all day shoot for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free and had such an amazingly talented crew on set with me. THANKYOU all so much for generously volunteering your Sunday to this important shoot. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands
#inikaorganic #ereperez cosmetics #dbcosmetics
#adorncosmetics
#synergieminerals
#mommacosmetics
#makeupcosmetics
#furlesscosmetics brushes
#everescentsorganic
#ecolabstyproject
#organiccoloursystems
A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug thanks for running and providing one of the best studios in Melbourne
@_alexisvanmaanen our incredibly talented and beautiful #choosecrueltyfree youth ambassador for assisting me and modelling too. To my 11 year old daughter Jaya who volunteered her time to help out on set .
To my amazing and gorgeous and talented crew of models/actors
@layla.light
@charlize_jayne_
@malachybrown
@_tylerspaar
@brettpearce95
@lucygracebarrett
@zalighelardini
@montanabuckley
@asolonge
@isabeldilena
@barnsyy
@bnirens
Thanks to the Australian Rat Fanciers Society for bringing us in the most friendly little rats to model.
Thanks to Kamilla, Raz, Jenny & Shay for their adorable rabbits Bjorn,
Blaize, White Paws and Chloe Junior, Florence & Edward.
Thanks to our dogs Poppy, Lulu, Thelma & Louise and Sultan. Thanks to my own guinea pigs, Ruby, Sasha & Ella Fitzgerald!
What a wonderful, WONDERFUL day it was .
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty

Behind the scenes of the HUGE!! shoot I organized for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands
#inikaorganic #ereperez cosmetics #dbcosmetics
#adorncosmetics
#synergieminerals
#mommacosmetics
#makeupcosmetics
#furlesscosmetics brushes
#everescentsorganic
#ecolabstyproject
#organiccoloursystems
A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug thanks for running and providing one of the best studios in Melbourne
@_alexisvanmaanen our incredibly talented and beautiful #choosecrueltyfree youth ambassador for assisting me and modelling too in this shot with her friends and professional models
@malachybrown
@_tylerspaar
and my 3 rescuef guinea pigs, Ruby, Sasha & Ella Fitzgerald! with a photo bomb by Sultan the most gentle female #Doberman
What a wonderful, WONDERFUL day it was .
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty
#australianfashion
#guineapigs #promua #onset

Yesterday was such an incredible shoot day!! I set up a HUGE!! all day shoot for the nonprofit organization I volunteer for @choose_cruelty_free and had such an amazingly talented crew on set with me. THANKYOU all so much for generously volunteering your Sunday to this important shoot. My aim, which we definetly achieved was to create gorgeous images of young people with animals to speak up against "animal testing of cosmetics" . I did all their hair and makeup using only vegan makeup brands and organic, crueltyfree hair brands who are accredited and listed on the official CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE LIST !
I used the following brands
#inikaorganic #ereperez cosmetics #dbcosmetics
#adorncosmetics
#synergieminerals
#mommacosmetics
#makeupcosmetics
#furlesscosmetics brushes
#everescentsorganic
#ecolabstyproject
#organiccoloursystems
A huge thank you to my team
@michael.teo our incredibly talented photographer and just as passionate as me about saving animals .
@beaudiburrito who was our amazing videographer.
@daylight_studios Kamilla and Doug thanks for running and providing one of the best studios in Melbourne
@_alexisvanmaanen our incredibly talented and beautiful #choosecrueltyfree youth ambassador for assisting me and modelling too. To my 11 year old daughter Jaya who volunteered her time to help out on set .
To my amazing and gorgeous and talented crew of models/actors
@layla.light
@charlize_jayne_
@malachybrown
@_tylerspaar
@brettpearce95
@lucygracebarrett
@zalighelardini
@montanabuckley
@asolonge
@isabeldilena
@barnsyy
@bnirens
Thanks to the Australian Rat Fanciers Society for bringing us in the most friendly little rats to model.
Thanks to Kamilla, Raz, Jenny & Shay for their adorable rabbits Bjorn,
Blaize, White Paws and Chloe Junior, Florence & Edward.
Thanks to our dogs Poppy, Lulu, Thelma & Louise and Sultan. Thanks to my own guinea pigs, Ruby, Sasha & Ella Fitzgerald!
What a wonderful, WONDERFUL day it was .
Thank you to all ! Xx
#nicolegroch
#crueltyfree #nottestedonanimals #veganmakeup #saveanimals #australianactor #melbournemodel #crueltyfreecosmetics #ethicalfashion #melbournemakeupartist #crueltyfreebeauty

fun and creative day doing not only the vegan /cruelty free hair and makeup on @hannah.sacks but the photography too.
I love being able to play with looks and show what can be achieved using all ethical and @choose_cruelty_free accredited brands
For Hannah's look i used
#inikaorganic micellar water
#rawwcosmetics primer
#inika cream and tan foundation and Dewdrop drop illumisor waterproof mascara
#synergieminerals eyebrite concealor and clear lipgloss over lippy
#ereperez waterproof black mascara and black pencil eyeliner cosmetics runway lipstick which was also used on cheeks
#mommacosmetics auburn 3 in 1 brow powder as eyeshadow and their light bronzer as contour
#natio liquid eyeliner
All applied with #furlesscosmetics pro vegan brush range.
Brows brushed up and set with #ecostylelabproject
Vegan hairspray.
Also used #everescentsorganic haircare universal styling cream and
#coconuttree leave- in conditioning spray
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my archives
i took this photo from the sidelines with
@ksenia_belova_photography was mid shoot
Hair and makeup me ... working with this stunning international #veg #model @athathum using all @choose_cruelty_free beauty brands and all vegan makeup and organic hair products. #vegancosmetic brands........ #inikaorganic
Foundation #ereperez cosmetics cream blush, lippy, concealor and mascara with #makeupcosmetics highlighter and primer and #mommacosmetics in brows
#everescentsorganichaircare....................................................... #melbournephotographer #melbourenemodel #melbournemakeupartist #promup #crueltyfreemakeupartist #beautyshot

My archives . A fun last minute creation after some more natural looks !
Finished the hair and makeup now Wing is ready for Ksenia's lens......
@ksenia_belova_photography and model @wingyofficial ..... I created Wings look using all vegan and accredited by the nonprofit organization @choose_cruelty_free cosmetic brands
#inikaorganic primer and foundation mixed with #ereperez foundation, concealor and mascara #momma.com.au brow powder and lipstick as paint #synergieskin lipstick on lips #elusyion mineral eyeshadows and blush #everescents and
#organiccoloursystems styling products with #ecolabstyleproject vegan hairspray.
#nicolegroch
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#crueltyfreemakeupartist
#promua

A big congrats to Embla on her upcoming role in #barnumthemusical al!! love seeing they used the shoot I did with you and photographer #andrewraszevski for your poster -
Working with this gorgeous, talented #musicaltheatre performer @emblabishop with #melbournephotograher #andrewraszevski using all accreditedby the nonprofit organization @choose_cruelty_free brands
#veganmakeup
#inikaorganic micellar water, primer and tan mixed with cream foundation
#ereperez concealor, waterproof black mascara and lippy in runway as cream blush and mixed with
#hurraw black cherry lipbalm
Round brush blow wave using
#everescents organic haircare universal styling cream and
#organiccoloursystems control define pomade
#hairmakeup #nicolegroch

A good natural base foundation and eyeshadow is key!
working on this gorgeous gal @ashleigh.hoffmann for her year 12 formal using all vegan and accredited by the nonprofit organization @choose_cruelty_free brands
#inikaorganic primer and tan liquid foundation with Dewdrop illuminisor
#adorncosmetics peachy concealor and mineral eyeshadows in Pink Pearl and Charity as base shimmer shadow and mixed with Dewdrop on cheekbones . #furlesscosmetics pro range of vegan makeup brushes.
#muamelbourne #veganmakeupartist #crueltyfreemakeupartist #melbournemua
#organicmakeup
#naturalmakeup #flawlessmakeup #melbournemodel #choosecrueltyfree